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Michael Jackson Biopic Tops $1 Billion, Dethrones Oppenheimer
2 Aug
Summary
- Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' surpassed $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
- The film 'Michael' is now the highest-grossing movie biopic in history.
- Several major 2026 films are releasing on streaming platforms throughout August.
This August, moviegoers can experience new theatrical releases and a robust lineup of films arriving on streaming services. The Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," has concluded a highly successful theatrical run, becoming the second film of 2026 to surpass $1 billion globally. It has also set a new record as the highest-grossing movie biopic of all time, overtaking Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer."
Fans eager to stream "Oppenheimer" can find it on Peacock this month, coinciding with renewed interest in Nolan's filmography due to the success of "The Odyssey." Beyond these major releases, August also sees A24's "Mother Mary" starring Anne Hathaway debut on HBO Max.
